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PTM-ATG-200 | Compression Force Monitor
A Compression Force Monitor for Pharmaceutical Tablet Presses
- Proven Strain Gage Sensor Technology
- Accurate Compression Force Readings
- Long Life
- Shear Pin Configuration
- Replaces Existing Yoke Pin For Lower Compression Roll(s)
- 15T Capacity Rating; Other Sizes Available
- Precision Machined and Heat Treated Stainless Steel Cell Body
- Integral Grease Fitting For Compression Roll Lubrication
- Integral Plug-In Connector with Mating Cable
- Factory Calibration
- Machine Protection
- Tooling Protection
- Tablet Weight & Density Control
- Tablet Height Control
- Detection of Table Forming and Ejection Problems
- Machine Set-Up & Adjustment Capability
- SPC Data Acquisition Capability
Standard Features
- Suitable for single(1) and dual(2) compression station machines
- Two channels of continuous strain gage main compression roll peak force monitoring
- Expandable to additional channels, for part ejection & pre-compression roll monitoring
- Proven PTM module strain gage signal conditioning
- 12″ color touch screen panel PC, with Ethernet for optional remote monitoring
- Display and monitoring of calibrated peak compression roll forces for each tablet (2 stations)
- Machine RPM & PPM display, with parts counter
- Adjustable high/low alarms for both channels, with alarm relay
- Separate proximity switch timing input for each channel, per staggered roll timing
- Job recipe storage for 250 jobs
- On-line SPC data collection
- Ethernet communications port, for optional remote monitoring at computer
- Tablet weight & tablet height feedback adjustment outputs (0-10VDC)
- Housed in rugged steel NEMA. enclosure, with keylock door (Note: Stainless steel waterproof enclosure available as option)
Alarm Features
- Good part trend sampling routine, to arrive at an average learned force benchmark for each channel
- Adjustable high & low percent tolerance alarms for each channel, based on good part benchmarks, for tool protection
and tablet quality - Adjustable discreet high & low capacity alarms on each channel for machine protection
- Dry contact latching alarm relay output, activated by any alarm condition
Data Acquisition Features
- On-line SPC data collection & display of peak tonnage values for each station
- Store up to 40,000 points per station of individual, average, median, range, and standard deviation
- Automatic storage of the last 200 load signatures
- Ability to overlay and display multiple signatures
- Automatic storage of last 1000 alarm conditions, with date & time stamp
- Downtime reporting, with programmable downtime event for each condition
Machine Adjust Output Features
- 0-10VDC analog feedback output signal for 2 separate tablet weight cam adjustments, force based to maintain proper compression roll force
- 0-10VDC analog output signal for 2 separate compression roll tablet height adjustments, job recipe based
- Tablet weight cam & compression roll adjustment actuators to be furnished by customer
